‘That ’70s Show’ stars to join livestream to raise funds for MS care
24-hour ‘Dystopia Tonight’ show to feature music, comedy guests
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A livestream provides a home-theater experience.
- A 24-hour livestream will raise funds for multiple sclerosis care.
- Celebrities from "That '70s Show" and other shows will participate.
- The "Dystopia Tonight" event aims to raise $30,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
A 24-hour livestream to raise funds for multiple sclerosis care and research will feature musicians, comedians, and actors, including cast members from popular TV shows such as “That ’70s Show” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
Comedian John Poveromo will host the live, unscripted episode of “Dystopia Tonight” on Twitch May 27, starting at 8 p.m. EDT and running until 8 p.m. the following day. The broadcast will be the podcast’s fifth annual benefit show, and the second to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Organizers have set a $30,000 fundraising goal for the event.
“Dystopia Tonight started as a wild idea, and it’s grown into something that brings people together in a real way,” Poveromo said in a press release from the society. “We’re going live for 24 hours straight — not just to entertain, but to support millions of people impacted by MS. It’s unpredictable, it’s a little chaotic, and that’s exactly what makes it work.”
Among this year’s highlights is an hour-long reunion featuring cast members from the TV show “That ’70s Show,” including Tommy Chong, Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, and series creator Mark Brazill. Voice actors from “X-Men: The Animated Series,” including Cal Dodd, George Buza, and Catherine Disher, will reunite for another segment. Other guests include Beth Broderick from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch;” Ernie Hudson, Richard Kind, Colin Mochrie, Lewis Black, Judah Friedlander, and Charles Fleischer. There will also be some surprise appearances.
Musicians scheduled to appear include Art Alexakis of Everclear, Zak Starkey of The Who and Oasis, Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, and members of The Academy Is….
Reaching people ‘where they are’
MS is a neurological disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the brain and spinal cord. MS symptoms vary widely, but can include fatigue, mobility issues, vision problems, and cognitive changes. Nearly one million people are estimated to be living with the disease in the U.S.
In addition to entertainment segments, the livestream will include discussions about MS and conversations with people affected by the disease. Viewers will be able to watch live, interact with guests during the broadcast, and donate throughout the event.
“Cultural moments like Dystopia Tonight highlight how creativity and community can drive meaningful change,” said Tim Coetzee, PhD, president and CEO of the National MS Society. “By bringing together influential voices and purpose in a format that reaches people where they are, events like this can help move us toward a day where MS no longer exists.”
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